A project to transform six artificial training pitches at BH Live Active, Pelhams in North Bournemouth is set to kick off later this month.
BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise that operates the centre in partnership with BCP Council, is investing more than £200K to enhance the well-attended community facilities.
The pitches are open year-round and popular with local clubs, football fans, and schools, who regularly visit Pelhams for training, pay and play, leagues and matches.
As well as offering an opportunity for more people to improve their fitness by staying active, playing team sports such as football is great for socialising too. These improved facilities will create an improved playing experience for all and motivate more people to have a game with friends or join a team.
The centre’s six outdoor five-a-side pitches will be resurfaced with the latest in 3G rubber crumb technology to replicate a traditional football pitch. Additionally, new kickboards, netting and fencing will be installed to improve the player’s experience.
Work is set to begin on Monday 23 September 2024 and is anticipated to take up to six weeks to complete. It will be carried out in phases to minimise disruption and impact on play.
Additionally, a more efficient booking process will be introduced from October to make the booking experience more user-friendly. Pay-as-you-go and block bookings can be made via the BH Live Active website and app.
The project is being led by SIS (Surfaces In Sport), who have previously designed pitches for premier league matches.
Rob Cunningham, Director of Leisure and Business Development, shared;
“The football pitches at Pelhams are popular community sport facilities, used regularly by local clubs, visitors, teams, and schools. By investing regularly into facilities such as these, we hope to improve the experience of players visiting the centre, encouraging more people to have fun staying active.”
For more information about BH Live Active, Pelhams, including opening times and facilities, visit bhliveactive.org.uk/pelhams on pop into centre to speak with a member of the team.
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About BH Live
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BH Live is a leisure and cultural trust, established in 2010 as a ‘non profit distributing organisation’ (NPDO) for public benefit to promote participation in leisure and cultural events. BH Live is a Company Limited by Guarantee and Registered Charity. Charity No: 1138311. Company No: 07092112. VAT Reg No: 108 2248 37. BH Live (Enterprises) Ltd, is a Private Company Limited by Shares and a wholly owned subsidiary of BH Live. Company No: 07175626. VAT Reg No: 108 2248 37. Registered Office: Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5BH. Registered in England and Wales.
About Pelhams Park Leisure Centre
Located in Kinson (North Bournemouth), BH Live Active, Pelhams is operated by the registered charity BH Live in partnership with BCP Council.
A vibrant community hub, the team at Pelhams works closely with the local community and health groups to provide fitness and social activities for all.
High-quality fitness facilities include a recently refurbished gym (2023) with natural daylight and park views. Equipment includes Techniglym’s cardio, resistance equipment for strength and toning, free weights and functional fitness space. An exercise referral team provides guidance and support for people recovering from an illness, injury or who are living with long term health condition.
Swimming facilities include two pools with lane swimming, public swim sessions, pool-based classes, fun for young people, lessons and more. There is also a sauna for post workout relaxation.
Group exercise classes run seven days a week including Les Mills™ BodyPump, BodyJam, BodyCombat, Sprint, Dance, Lifting Techniques, HIIT, yoga, Pilates, Core, Zumba and so much more. There also a dedicated Technogym Group cycle studio with daily classes.
Pelhams is home to BH Live Active’s only Wellness Hub. With power-assisted exercise equipment and classes, this specialist area is a great introduction to being more active. (not included in standard adult membership; extra charges apply).
Open to members and non members there is a Terrace Café with free customer WiFi and a children’s soft play facility. Here you can buy snacks, meals and drinks to enjoy indoors or outdoors.
Outdoors there are outdoor tennis courts for hire plus floodlit 3G rubber crumb artificial training pitches.
Free customer parking including accessible spaces for blue badge holders, subject to availability.
For more visit bhliveactive.org.uk/pelhams
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